Policeman Dennis Sullivan
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 14, 1870

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Tuesday, June 14, 1870
Weapon Used: Person; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Sullivan was beaten to death when he tried to quell what was described in the police report at the time as a "disgraceful row" at Callowhill and Water streets. The group that assaulted him "had soaked themselves with whiskey obtained in the immediate vicinity."